Mission
The University of Missouri Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource
Center seeks to provide a safe environment that is welcoming to
all students, staff, faculty, and community members. In this environment,
we actively support student learning through programming and leadership
opportunities. The Center encourages understanding by providing
a broad range of resources on LGBTQ / Ally issues and by advocating
for the creation of an inclusive MU community.
This Means...
- The LGBTQ Resource Center is a safe place to ask questions.
- The Center welcomes and respects all individuals - transgender, gay,
bisexual, straight, lesbian, queer, questioning, intersex.
- We offer support to people who are questioning their sexuality and
will guard your privacy.
- The diverse staff that works in the center does not make assumptions
about your identity or experience.
- All students have an opportunity to get involved and to connect with
a community.
- The resources in the center are here for use at your leisure -
videos, books, magazines, articles, computers, etc.
- United through the Center, we will work to create a more inclusive
campus community and to promote acceptance.
Services Provided by the LGBTQ Resource Center
- Open office hours to address questions and issues on a personal
basis and in a safe space.
- Supporting allies interested in learning how they can make a
difference.
- Coordinating of the Safe
Space Program on the MU Campus.
- Coordinating of the InsideOUT
group discussion program.
- Regular publication of shOUT
Magazine.
- Annual presentation of Catalyst
Awards to community advocates.
- Providing student-run OUTreach
presentations that raise awareness about the experiences of LGBTQ
individuals.
- Operating a library with a multitude of resources
on LGBTQ, identity, and gender issues. Books, magazines, videos,
newspaper archives, all available for check out.
- Coordinating and programming large campus events
such as Coming Out Week and Pride Month.
- Providing opportunities for involvement
within the LGBTQA community.
Find out how to join a listserv
if you would like to be updated on Resource Center events.